Black ruby barb
📖 Overview
Inhabits clear, cool, shady streams in forested areas, on gravel or sand substrate. Sometimes found in pools of quiet water in the margins of clear streams and rivers . Bred in captivity. Spawns in shallow water among marginal weeds. Eggs (>100) hatch in 1-2 days; fry are free-swimming after 24 h . Feeds mainly on filamentous algae and detritus . Males brightly colored and with darker fins. Popular aquarium fish. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 80 cm .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
colored and with darker fins.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black ruby barb is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 6.5; dH range: 5 - 12. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C ; 8°N - 6°N occurs in hilly areas up to about 300 m elevation.
🌿 Ecology
filamentous algae and detritus (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Black Ruby Barb · Purple-headed Barb · Purplehead Barb |
| 🌍AFR | Swartrobyn |
| 🌍CES | parmička purpurová |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Barbo-rubi |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Чёрный барбус |
| 🌍SIN | බුලත් හපයා |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus nigrofasciatus | Günther | 1868 | Synonym |
| Puntius nigrofasciatus | Günther | 1868 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Black ruby barb.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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